Mile High FI Podcast Savings, Laughter, and Life on the Journey to FI - David & Jill | MHFI 264
Doug chats with David & Jill at the EconoMe Conference about their pursuit of Financial Independence. David shares his background growing up with a scarcity mindset, the accidental path to FI, his recent mini-retirement, experience quitting alcohol, and a newfound passion for stand-up comedy. Jill discusses her middle-class upbringing, balancing her full-time job and schooling, and frugality. Together they discuss lifestyle changes, managing finances as a couple, and the importance of clear communication in a relationship.
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Links
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- The Fioneers
- Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
- “An Introvert’s Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences” on MHFI episode 257
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- Doug’s site
- Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey
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0:00 Introduction
4:21 Discovering FIRE & frugal habits
9:41 David & Jill’s FI journey
17:17 Overcoming the fear of boredom
26:44 Reflecting on sobriety
32:05 Stand up comedy
39:47 Balancing finances as a couple
45:10 Mini retirement plans
50:53 Importance of communication
58:08 Soundcheck – EconoMe Experience